16 Sep Tire Data Ownership, Safety Explored CLEVELAND — Truck tire manufacturing representatives received pushback over data ownership and safety during a panel discussion at American Trucking Associations’ 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. Read more...
16 Sep USDOT Officials Praise Truckers’ Contributions Truck drivers are key to ensuring the country’s economic prosperity and maintaining safety along the highways, said top officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Read more...
16 Sep TMC Holds Debate on the Future of Tractor-Trailer Connections CLEVELAND — Trailer connectivity was a key focus of product announcements at American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition, but debate continues on how to best implement and integrate the various technologies in the mix. Read more...
16 Sep Democrats Call Oil Giants to Testify on Climate Campaign Congressional Democrats are calling top executives at ExxonMobil and other oil giants to testify at a House hearing as lawmakers investigate what they say is a long-running, industrywide campaign to spread disinformation about the role of fossil fuels in causing global warming. Read more...
16 Sep FMCSA Medical Board to Review Recalled CPAP Machines Members of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s medical review board are due to address uncertainties connected to a voluntary recall of some continuous positive air pressure machines, warning that truck drivers using them face potential health risks. Read more...
16 Sep China Formally Applies to Join Asian Trade Deal Trump Abandoned Beijing has applied to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact once pushed by the U.S. as a way to exclude China and solidify American dominance in the region. Read more...
16 Sep Future Looks Bright for Automated Braking CLEVELAND — Industry experts presented an in-depth analysis concerning the future of braking systems during a study group session at American Trucking Associations’ 2021 Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition. Read more...
16 Sep Exxon’s Gulf Coast Carbon Hub Gains Support of Energy Titans An ambitious project aimed at capturing millions of tons of carbon emissions along the U.S. Gulf Coast in Texas garnered the support of some of the world’s biggest refiners and chemical manufacturers. Read more...
16 Sep Ford Expands Electric-Truck Factory in Michigan as Demand Surges Ford Motor Co. is spending $250 million to expand its new factory producing the battery-powered F-150 Lightning as demand surges for the pickup truck, which goes on sale next year. Read more...
16 Sep J.J. Keller Launches VideoProtects Service for Geotab Users Fleet safety and regulatory compliance firm J.J. Keller & Associates Inc. has introduced its VideoProtects video monitoring service for companies using Geotab’s connected-vehicle technology. Read more...